Hi there! I’m new to the food blog, so I thought I would take a moment to say hello! I am not a chef. I am only just now learning how to cook, actually. But I have recently embarked on a quest… a quest to find a healthier way to live, and to eat. Being a wife and a mother, I am naturally concerned with the way my family eats. After years of eating low cost, processed foods, I have recently started to learn more about the importance of eating more natural foods. Of course I always knew that eating … Continue reading →

I adore Lebanese and food from the Middle East. Consequently I am always on the lookout for recipes that can be made at home. This is one that I created last night after making some major adaptations to a recipe in a book I had. Mick complained the recipe was too dry so here is the version I came up with. He declared this recipe much better than the original which did not have a sauce. It is the combination of spices that makes this dish so tasty, yet it is not a complicated recipe and does not take much … Continue reading →

Freezer cooking is a great way to save time during the upcoming holidays. Having a bunch of meals that are mostly or even fully prepared can mean the difference between having great meals during the busy season and relying on bad take out or cold sandwiches. Imagine spending the weekend shopping, cleaning, decorating and then just opening your freezer and popping a dish in the oven? Get yourself a package of six chicken breasts, divide them up into two meals, add your marinade and freeze away. Then when it comes to a busy day, just take the chicken out of … Continue reading →

Spring is here in Pennsylvania, with temperatures that can range from the 50s to the 80s. It is time to go digging into the freezer and pull out those ingredients that take a long time in the oven. I don’t want to heat up the house on warm days, so I am cooking strategically. Down in that freezer, there happen to be two large frozen turkeys. Now I usually prepare my roast turkey the same way every time, but I wanted a new recipe to try, once that would translate well as we transition into the warmer weather. We are … Continue reading →

Are you getting to the stage where you’re sick of looking at turkey and chicken? Here’s a recipe that will pique the taste buds and add some variety. It’s also a dead easy recipe that won’t keep you tied to the kitchen for ages making it, which is another advantage. And you guessed it – both gluten free. Piquant Chicken or Turkey Ingredients 2 pounds cooked chicken or turkey cut into small pieces 3 ounces margarine 4 ounces plain gluten free flour Salt and cayenne pepper to taste 1 pint milk Half a pint gluten free chicken stock Juice of … Continue reading →

It’s not often that you find coupons for fresh meat in Sunday’s paper. Two weeks ago I found manufacturer coupons for fresh chicken and went hog wild stocking up on bird parts. Needless to say, chicken has been on the menu for nearly every meal around here. (Fortunately, with no complaints.) The following are some of my favorite chicken recipes. As an added bonus they can be made with leftover chicken, which makes it easier on the home cook, who would rather be spending his/her summer evenings enjoying the great outdoors, rather than being stuck in a hot kitchen. GRILLED … Continue reading →

Summer yields sensational fresh fruit, but the season’s plumpest berries and other succulent sweet treats don’t have to be saved exclusively for breakfast. Fresh fruits, especially citrus selections, can be incorporated into every aspect of your dinner menu. Here’s how: GRILLED CITRUS CHICKEN Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless 2 oranges, juice and zest 2 lemons, juice and zest 2 limes, juice and zest 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder 3/4 cup olive oil 8 sprigs lemon thyme, freshly chopped Salt to taste Black pepper to taste Directions: Combine citrus juice and zest, ancho chile, olive oil and thyme. Reserve 1/2 … Continue reading →

I always say that chicken is a busy mom’s best friend. Not only is it affordable and easy to prepare, it’s also versatile, and can be served more than once a day, without anyone complaining (at least in my home). The following chicken recipes are ideal for a light lunch and a traditional family-style dinner: GRILLED CHICKEN WRAP Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts 6 slices of bacon 1 roasted red pepper 1 grilled portobella mushroom, sliced 4 scallions 4 slices Pepperjack cheese 4 cups spinach 1 cup Cucumber Ranch salad dressing 4 spinach tortillas Olive oil Directions: Sprinkle the chicken with … Continue reading →